Direct-to-consumer sales worth £96bn for UK manufacturing in 2020

The FINANCIAL -- Direct-to-consumer sales worth £96bn for UK manufacturing in 2020, and set to grow to £120bn in 2023. 57% of consumers now choosing to buy direct from manufacturers. 85 million packages will be sent direct-to-consumer by manufacturers this year as logistics companies also benefit. New Barclays Corporate Banking research gives cause for optimism after a tough 2020: average manufacturer earnings have fallen